Near Stevensville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Broad Creek Cemetery
Photographed By Nate Davidson, August 2, 2013
1. Broad Creek Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Broad Creek Cemetery. . Broad Creek was established as the site of Christ Church sometime between 1651 and 1684. At that time, Broad Creek was the center of colonial activity on the Island. From 1712 to 1826, three additions or entirely new church structures were built on the site, until the Church moved to the Stevensville location (Historic Christ Church) in 1880. The original church foundations at Broad Creek were excavated and marked in 1956. Broad Creek was also the site of the church cemetery. In 2003, archaeological work began to determine the locations of historic interments. The cemetery has been reopened for burials.
Broad Creek was established as the site of Christ Church sometime between 1651 and 1684. At that time, Broad Creek was the center of colonial activity on the Island. From 1712 to 1826, three additions or entirely new church structures were built on the site, until the Church moved to the Stevensville location (Historic Christ Church) in 1880. The original church foundations at Broad Creek were excavated and marked in 1956. Broad Creek was also the site of the church cemetery. In 2003, archaeological work began to determine the locations of historic interments. The cemetery has been reopened for burials.
Erected by Historic Sites Consortium of Queen Anne's County, MD.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1651.
Location. 38° 58.433′ N, 76° 19.767′ W. Marker is near Stevensville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Marker can be reached from Romancoke Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stevensville MD 21666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The slightly raised mound is the location of the former church.
Photographed By Nate Davidson, August 2, 2013
3. Posts Mark Church Corners
At the four corners of the site of the original church, you will find a marker like this.
Photographed By Nate Davidson, August 2, 2013
4. Oldest Preserved Gravestone
It reads: In Memory of Robert Wilson who departed this Life Octbr the 29th 1746, Aged 47 years.
Photographed By Nate Davidson, August 2, 2013
5. Locating the Cemetery
To locate the cemetery, go south along Rt. 8 (Romancoke Road). When you see the historic marker for Christ Church and the sign for Christ Church Parish - Broad Creek Cemetery, make a right down the unmarked road. It will take you directly to the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2013, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2013, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.